First. William was the most amazing guide. He is very knowledgeable and helped us build on the knowledge we had before. The tour focuses on the motivations for the revolution and we walked away with more sympathy for the people of the time.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional English speaking guide
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Your guide will have a Fat Cat Tours sign and will be waiting for you by the Banque de France (3bis place de la Bastille). If you are taking the metro follow signs for exit 7 (place de la Bastille) and your guide will be near the stairs.
Itinerary
This sleek auditorium, opened in 1989, is the site of ballet and opera performances
Located on a land-filled swamp, this revitalized neighborhood, once a center of high culture, fell into disrepair following the French Revolution, but has regained prominence.
This beautiful, 19th century building is now the seat of the French government, and features a number of displays on French history.
Tour Saint-Jacques, a Flamboyant Gothic tower from the 16th century, and the only remains of the church of St Jacques de la Boucherie which was demolished during the French revolution
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Reviews
Benoit was so knowledgeable about Paris both historically and in the present. In addition to giving us a thoroughly delightful tour he offered us wonderful restaurant recommendations that greatly enhanced our stay. We are frequent visitors to Paris, but feel we know it better now thanks to the time we spent with one of its most engaged inhabitants.
Our tour was amazing. Our tour guide William was a lot of fun, friendly and very knowledgeable. Great experience! We had a blast. I would recommend and ask for William.
Our guide was on time, very knowledgeable and accommodating, The subject matter was well presented and the locations we went really fit into the theme of the tour.
Great afternoon with William as our guide, who was very knowledgable and entertaining. Interesting observations on history and architecture, presented with great panache and well balanced for the mixed level of knowledge within our group. We all utterly enjoyed the afternoon and William was quoted several times during our dinner that night. Thank you!
My husband and I appreciated this in-depth tour that delighted and surprised us both. Do not pass this tour up- ours ended up being more of a private tour because no one else booked it- which made it much more intimate and fun. A major thank you to our guide who waited for us patiently after we ran into issues with our credit card and train passes. Also- our guide had a recommendations list-and we visited one of the restaurants...and it was great!
Wow, I originally attended a tour last year with Team Adam....I was so impressed by his extensive, thorough knowledge of the tour subjects, I was happy to go again in May2025 with friends visiting Paris on the same tour. I learned even more the second time around. Major benefit is that he gives you a headset to wear during the walking tour and you hear everything he says....no more striving to hear it all when you're not close to him or get spread apart within a group. A big plus! And believe me, you want to hear everything he does says. Pleasant,, complete, and very enjoyable. Become part of Team Adam and you won't be disappointed. Thanks Adam; it was great and now I have a much different and better understanding about Marie Antoinette too. You are best.
This was our second experience with Team Adam and it was well worth every minute. We had first met Team Adam for a tour of the landmarks on Cite back in 2024 and it was part of a larger group tour. We decided to request for Adam to help provide a smaller tour for a group of 4 and it covered Conciergerie , St Chappelle & the surroundings of Notre Dame over 3 hours. It was insightful and deeply meaningful. Adam is a phenomenal story teller and was able to bring to life all of the history that pins the landmarks and provide an interesting narrative as well. He has an amazing ability to draw the audience into the setting and the story and makes you feel part of the tour. Our friends from Los Angeles that were visiting said it was their best day in Paris ! One would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable and passionate tour guide around the history and landmarks of Cite ! We are already planning the next tour experience with Team Adam ! The consensus was everyone felt they learnt details of France thats memorable. Thank you again !
Extraordinary guide, full of eccentric details, and beautiful imagery & anecdotes! The walking tour of Île de la Cité brought us back through a millennium of heritage and astounded us with the imagery and beauty of Sainte-Chapelle. Functional audio guide and earpieces made everything clear and easy. One of the most satisfying guided tours I have ever taken!
Violette was great. Our family of two adults and two kids thoroughly enjoyed our tour. It was the perfect way to start our vacation in Paris. Would highly recommend!
Adam was our extremely well informed guide on this three hour tour and quite honestly, he had our full attention for the entirety of it !!!! From architectural details to deep insights into the lives and conditions of the people who populated these buildings, Adam's quick witted and highly informed delivery style (he knew all 16 names from the start !!!) made for a really informative and enjoyable tour. I have no hesitation in recommdending Adam to anyone wanting a guided tour which doesn't feel like a guided tour !! Go Team Adam !!!
We did the Tour of Ile-de-Cite for St Chappelle church , Conciergerie & a quick swing by Notre-Dame (as its still closed) Adam was just phenomenal and had a great understanding of the history and how the Church came to be ? His tour gave us a different opinion on the entire French revolution and we will take that knowledge with us long after the weekend. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & making it so enjoyable !
I’ve went on many a tour, but none compare to the tour Adam provided. He is the rock star of tour guides. It is a tour and history lesson wrapped into one. It’s interactive and he keeps you on your toes with some great questions. Very knowledgeable and just a great person to spend the day with. At the end of the tour I said to my wife “ that was the best tour I’ve ever been on. What an ending … drop the mic! “
Adam is very knowledgeable and eloquent. He brought the history alive and was quick witted and an absolute pleasure. Go on a guided tour with him, you won't regret it!
Fabulous unexpected experience!! This was a fantastic walking tour where our two teenagers were enthralled from the beginning. Adam was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Adam was absolutely fantastic. Incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic!! Kept our teenagers off the phone for three hours! Learned a lot about the French revolution I had never known
This was my second tour with Violette and, as expected, it was informative, fun and generally a great way to spend an afternoon. Violette’s enthusiasm for her subject matter is infectious. Looking forward to doing another tour with her next time I’m in Paris.
After 25 years in the tourism industry I can honestly say it is not often you encounter such an exceptional guide as Adam. His thoughtful, well researched and insightful tour of the Frech Revolution brought this period of history to life. J. Bruce
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